Specialty Pharmacy Tech I - Part Time

Hackensack Meridian Health; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in Brick Township, NJ is seeking a Specialty Pharmacy Technician I to contribute to safe, accurate sterile compounding under pharmacist supervision. The ideal candidate will have a GED or higher, at least one year of hospital experience, and a solid understanding of aseptic technique, USP <797> standards, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires collaboration with pharmacists and healthcare professionals, with proficiency in EPIC and a strong commitment to

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year hospital or similar experience.
• Solid knowledge of aseptic techniques and USP <797> standards.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance.
• Strong attention to detail in sterile environments.
• Effective communication and team collaboration.
• Proficiency with EPIC software.
• Knowledge of brand/generic medications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile medications following aseptic techniques.
• Work closely with pharmacists to ensure accurate compounding.
• Maintain sterile environment and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to support patient care.
• Utilize EPIC for documentation and medication management.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

GED/High School Diploma

Pharmacy Technician License

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Specialty Pharmacy Technician I at HMH plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and accurate preparation of sterile medications for patients. You will work closely with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to provide sterile compounding services while adhering to strict regulatory guidelines.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Minimum 1 year of hospital or similar experience
• Strong knowledge of aseptic techniques, USP <797> standards, and compounding equipment.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a sterile environment.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Proficiency in using software and computer applications such as EPIC.
• Strong knowledge of brand/generic medications.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Minimum 1 year of sterile compounding experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Pharmacy Technician License.
• PTCB or ExCPT Certification Required within 180 days of start of employment with the following exceptions:
  a. Hired prior to January 2024
  b. Actively enrolled in ACPE accredited school of pharmacy / another allied health program or hired before 1-1-24.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Cert Compounded Sterile Preparation Tech.
• NPTA Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Tech Certification.

Working Conditions:

• Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day